Somalia - Communications
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP)
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP) in Somalia was 57.60 as of 1989. Its highest value over the past 12 years was 68.96 in 1988, while its lowest value was 26.21 in 1982.
Definition: Communications, computer, information, and other services (% of service imports, BoP) cover international telecommunications and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; and government services not included elsewhere. Services imports refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. International transactions in services are defined by the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments Manual (1993), but definitions may nevertheless vary among reporting economies.
Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 41.27 |
| 1978 | 39.68 |
| 1979 | 29.63 |
| 1980 | 32.28 |
| 1981 | 42.51 |
| 1982 | 26.21 |
| 1983 | 26.81 |
| 1984 | 37.08 |
| 1985 | 34.80 |
| 1986 | 60.13 |
| 1987 | 58.04 |
| 1988 | 68.96 |
| 1989 | 57.60 |
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP)
Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP) in Somalia was 80.41 as of 1985. Its highest value over the past 8 years was 80.41 in 1985, while its lowest value was 58.17 in 1978.
Definition: Communications, computer, information, and other services (% of service exports, BoP) cover international telecommunications and postal and courier services; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; and government services not included elsewhere. Service exports refer to economic output of intangible commodities that may be produced, transferred, and consumed at the same time. International transactions in services are defined by the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (1993), but definitions may nevertheless vary among reporting economies.
Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 73.80 |
| 1978 | 58.17 |
| 1979 | 74.94 |
| 1980 | 72.83 |
| 1981 | 78.39 |
| 1982 | 74.09 |
| 1983 | 70.00 |
| 1984 | 75.25 |
| 1985 | 80.41 |
Classification
Topic: Economic Policy & Debt Indicators
Sub-Topic: Balance of payments
